Description: Universum17_39 1856 Meyer print THE ELKHORN PYRAMID, MONTANA, #39 Nice print titled Die Elkhorn-Pyramide, from steel engraving with fine detail and clear impression, approx. page size 25 x 18.5 cm, approx. image size 15.5 x 11 cm. Print was published in Germany in Meyer's Universum by Bibliographic Institute Hildburghausen. Original aquatint engraving was published in 'Travels in the Interior of North America between 1832-34" by Prince Maximilian Alexander Philipp Zu Wied-Neuweid. Here is text related to this engraving: In July 1833, between Forts Union and McKenzie, the party came upon this extraordinary mound of elk antlers reaching nearly fifiteen foot high. Stacked on the prairie near the river, Prince Maximilian was told that hunting parties of Blackfeet had collected these antlers (lost during the annual shedding), creating the pile and covering the ground in every direction. Such piles were regarded by the Blackfeet as possessing a strong magic or "medicine" which ensured good hunting.
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Location: Zagreb, HR
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Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 14'')
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Type: Print
Year of Production: 1856
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Style: Realism
Original/Reproduction: Original Print
Print Type: Engraving
